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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,838.21, 310,874.52 and 195,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,838.21, 310,874.52 and 195,197.35 is: 268,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,838.21 : 310,874.52 = 195,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,838.21/310,874.52 = 195,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,838.21x = 310,874.52 × 195,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,838.21x = 60,681,882,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,681,882,486.52/225,838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,696.26

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